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Kemp hit just .200/.210/.283 in 20 games before landing on the injured list with a broken rib. The Reds will simply let him go rather than wait for him to recover. The fracture may complicate Kemp's ability to sign another contract, at least in the near future.

Kemp (ribs) is expected to remain out for at least a few weeks, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Kemp will require longer than the 10-day minimum to recover from a broken rib, likely opening the door for Phillip Ervin to see more opportunities. Kemp was off to a slow start at the dish in 2019 prior to the injury, hitting .200 with a home run and five RBI over 20 games.

Kemp was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a broken rib, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Kemp was initially diagnosed with a chest well contusion after running into a wall during Sunday's contest, but it's since been revealed that he fractured a rib. It's unclear if he'll be able to return after the 10-day minimum. Phillip Ervin has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

Kemp has been diagnosed with a chest wall contusion after leaving Sunday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning.

Kemp ran into the left field wall and in the third inning and was pulled shortly after. No timetable was given on the injury, but if he misses further action, Jesse Winker and Scott Schebler should benefit with everyday at-bats.

Kemp was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning and is undergoing tests to his chest area, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kemp ran into the left field wall in the third inning, trying to catch a ball headed over the fence. He wanted to stay in the game, but manager David Bell determined that Kemp was in too much pain. If Kemp is out, Jesse Winker -- who replaced Kemp Sunday -- should have a chance for full-time at-bats.